Believe it or not, this was my first time eating a meal at The Cheesecake Factory. I've picked up a few slices of cheesecake at the Thousand Oaks location, but hadn't sat down to eat until now. I was a little hesitant to visit a chain restaurant during our Vegas trip, but after looking at the menus of other nearby establishments, TCF seemed like the best option. And speaking of options, there is something for everyone here. The menu is like a novel. I can see this being a great place for large families, because one person may want Mexican another pasta, etc. The service here was very good. They came to refill water often. I had a roasted chicken dish with potatoes and carrots. I was pleasantly surprised, being that it is a chain restaurant. The portions were plenty and there was no room for yummy cheesecake. And everything was reasonably priced. If you're going to choose a chain restaurant, this is one of the better ones.